We have landed and it is boiling! about 35 degrees what a contrast…. Flight was long and squashed but luckily we had a nice aircon room to crash in when we got to Bangkok. We have been busy bees, already we have visited many temples, seen a giant buddha, an emerald buddha, lots of monks Read More »
Long time no blog! Well Thailand was mega and most enjoyable, cheap and totally unscarey. We stayed on Koh Chang (Elephant Island) for nearly 2 weeks, got our lovely little seaview hut in Bang Bao which was an old fishing village at the bottom tip of the island, the pier was flanked either side with Read More »
This blog won’t arouse too much interest this time around and I apologize for that. Quite honestly it is even difficult for me to write because it’s so boring. But here goes……… Two and a half weeks ago I went into Bangkok for arthroscopic surgery on my left shoulder. For those who know me well, Read More »
For 2 days and a night we stayed at the Elephant Nature Park. They have 32 elephants, some of whom are orphans, or handicapped. They are all domestic elephants who have been mistreated and abused. Most domestic elephants in Thailand are abused and mistreated, and often have to go through a brutal training ceremony called Read More »
My last days in Chiang Mai were highlighted by the visit to Doi Suthep, one of Thailand most famous Wats. Doi Suthep is UNESCO heritage sight and it is said that if you haven’t been to Doi Suthep, you haven’t been to Chiang Mai. The temple is beautiful. Three hundred and six steps (or two Read More »
The trip from Thailand to Laos was very interesting….After spending about 5 hours in a minibus we have arrived to Mekong River Chiang Kong. The accommodations for the night were basic with toilets and showers outside…somewhat challenging, considering that the temperature dropped in the night significantly…I think it was close to freezing. We crossed the Read More »
Mornings began with a bong – a loud resounding bell from the temple’s ornately-housed bell at 4am. My first full day I snoozed for another hour, not quite convinced it was healthy to rise so early, especially as no sleeping was permitted before 10pm – you may rest but not sleep during the day. By Read More »
As soon as I got in Ko Lanta I felt better, it is just ridiculously chilled there. Its mainly shabby jungle patches and you arrive into the fishing port of loads of restaurants over the sea. It is quite beautiful. Luckily the girls had already gone over to get a room and I was travelling Read More »
If you have only 8 hours of day time in Bangkok, I would suggest a Chao Phraya river cruise with a visit to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. The time will give you more than a glimpse. Of course 8 hours of night time could well be something else all together. Will try and Read More »
We flew from Bangkok to arrive in Phuket on the 11th November. Phuket is a large island in the south west of Thailand. We were staying between kata and Karon beaches, which is south of the island and a really good spot! Phuket is beautiful the sea is crystal blue the sand white and the Read More »
